Penny Tsantarliotis

Registered Nurse with 20+ years of progressive experience in mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, developmental services, and nursing education. Extensive clinical background primarily at Providence Care Hospital combined with current role as Clinical Instructor at St.

Lawrence

College. Strong expertise in patient assessment, care planning, crisis intervention, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced mentor and educator committed to safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Clinical Instructor – BScN Program at St. Lawrence College (2023-01 – Present)

• Supervise and evaluate third-year BScN students in mental health clinical placements
• Provide hands-on clinical teaching and support integration of theory into practice
• Teach therapeutic communication, mental health assessment, and nursing practice
• Evaluate student performance, clinical competency, and professional development
• Develop educational resources supporting mental health nursing education
• Support development of clinical judgment, confidence, and safe practice

Registered Nurse at Providence Care Hospital (2022-01 – Present)

• Provide nursing care in acute mental health, rehabilitation psychiatry, and physical medicine settings
• Perform comprehensive assessments, admissions, care planning, and ongoing patient evaluation
• Administer medications, injections, wound care, and patient education
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-risk situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for complex patient care planning
• Precept nursing students and support new staff orientation
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and support quality improvement initiatives

Registered Practical Nurse at Providence Care Hospital (2002-01 – 2022-12)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Nipissing University (2022-01)

Practical Nursing Diploma in Nursing – St. Lawrence College (2003-01)

Personal Support Worker Certificate in Personal Support – St. Lawrence College (2001-01)